Virtual internships and exchanges share many similarities with their traditional counterparts; however, their online nature allows students to interact with individuals and organisations across the globe without having to travel. The duration, cost and style of the programmes will vary, and therefore it is crucial that students thoroughly research any virtual mobility before making any commitments. The University of Lincoln has a growing number of agreements with a range of carefully selected virtual mobility partners, and further information on these organisations can be found below.
Scholarships are available to help cover the costs of international or intercultural virtual experiences. Please direct your students to the Global Opportunities team to find out more.
Think Pacific is dedicated to contributing to Fiji’s National Development plan, despite travel not currently being possible. Together with their in-country partners, Think Pacific have taken their award-winning programmes online to bring a pioneering virtual experience. Allowing students to contribute to Fiji’s development from the comfort of your home, Think Pacific provide a unique experience within sustainable development whilst creating new global connections.
Cost: £495 (funding available for qualifying students)
Duration: 4, 8 or 12 weeks
Pagoda 
Projects is focussed on increasing cultural understanding and developing employability skills by running remote internships in destinations across the globe. With over 100 providers to choose from, Pagoda Projects provides opportunities in a variety of sectors and disciplines. All remote internships are full time and run Monday to Friday each week for the duration of the programme; start dates are fixed and the application deadline is four weeks prior to your start date.
Cost: £1495 or £595 for summer programme (funding available for qualifying students)
Duration: 4, 8 or 12 weeks
GVI collaborates with a range of Governments and NGOs around the world, ensuring that you are provided with the practical experience you need to obtain your international career. The GVI virtual internship incorporates one-to-one mentoring, weekly masterclasses and project-based experiences to enhance your skills and create a global network of industry professionals.
Cost: from £1045 (funding available for qualifying students)
Duration: 2 – 24 weeks dependent on pathway chosen
Sharing Perspectives Foundation offers contemporary online learning using Virtual Exchange to facilitate meaning international and cross-cultural experiences. By offering relevant and responsive Virtual Exchange courses about current Socio-political issues, Sharing Perspectives Foundation embeds personal experiences in online learning, and utilises new media to work across boundaries and geographical scope. Sharing Perspectives Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation, meaning that there is no cost associated with taking part.
Cost: Free
Duration: 12 weeks